Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cookings spray.

In a large mixing bowl, add room temperature butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Cream with a hand mixer or standing mixer with paddle attachment until smooth.

Add vanilla extract, applesauce, and peanut butter to the mixing bowl. Stir until combined.

Next, add in flour, baking soda and sea salt. Mix until combined.

Fold in chocolate chips.

Use an ice cream scooper to scoop balls of dough onto lined pan. Space about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-11 minutes or until cookies look barely set in the middle.

Remove cookie sheet from the oven. If you like flatter cookies, lightly tap the pan on countertop to help cookies spread slightly.

Finally, allow cookies to cool on pan for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack before serving and enjoy!